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Double Your Impact for Epilepsy Awareness and Support! 💜
This November and December, every gift you make to Empowering Epilepsy will be matched by a generous donor – doubling your contribution and

Leigh Goldie
Nov 6, 20241 min read
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Celebrating Three Years Seizure-Free: It's Empowering!
July marks a monumental milestone for Uriah, a cherished member of Empowering Epilepsy, as he celebrates three years of being seizure-free.
Empowering Epilepsy
Jul 13, 20242 min read
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IT’S OFFICIAL! I am 10 years seizure free!
IT’S OFFICIAL! I am 10 years seizure free! At the start of 2023 I set off on a journey to talk about my experience with epilepsy in hopes...

Hailey Thorn
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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Memories of Living with Epilepsy
Happy November and WELCOME TO EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH! I figured I would start the month off on a light note as I make up for a missed...

Hailey Thorn
Nov 9, 20232 min read
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What Does it Feel Like to Have a Seizure?
What does it feel like to have a seizure? In my experience, the emotional aftermath lasts for hours and the physical recovery takes days.

Hailey Thorn
Aug 2, 20232 min read
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Seize the Day
Sometimes a bit of humor is the best medicine. As our family was struggling with the uncertainty of a diagnosis of epilepsy 12 years ago

Hailey Thorn
Jun 25, 20231 min read
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Prescription Price Shock: The Struggle of Affording Epilepsy Medications Without Insurance
Discover the untold challenges of epilepsy advocacy: navigating medications and insurance. Join the conversation and seize control of your h

Hailey Thorn
Jun 11, 20232 min read
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Unbreakable Bonds: Navigating Epilepsy Together
For March, I asked my sister Lauren to write about how epilepsy has affected her life. I was blessed to have her by my side during my...

Hailey Thorn
Mar 28, 20235 min read
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A Mother's Optimism
In 2013, my mom wrote the story of my epilepsy diagnosis from her perspective, aptly titling it “A Mother’s Optimism.” I am excited to share

Hailey Thorn
Feb 5, 20235 min read
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From Campus Challenges to Marathon Triumphs: My Epilepsy Adventure
I’ve come to realize that telling my story about epilepsy is twofold. In addition to raising awareness for a cause that is close to my...

Hailey Thorn
Jan 21, 20236 min read
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